Roofing manufacturer Permavent’s PERMAFLEX has been officially certified by the BBA. The accreditation confirms PERMAFLEX’s durability, weather resistance, and long-term stability across a wide range of applications, including Solar Panel installations and detailing around complex roof interfaces. As an accredited solution, PERMAFLEX gives contractors and specifiers an easy-to-install product that …

Parker Building Supplies branch manager Aaron Palmer has raised funds for Teenage Cancer Trust with a charity haircut. The Hassocks branch manager has taken ‘bald’ action after promising his family he would cut his hair when he turned 50. Palmer chose to combine this personal commitment with charitable giving, and has …

Travis Perkins Managed Services (TPMS), which operates social housing, and the Hyde Group (Hyde), one of the largest housing providers in London and the South East, have signed a five-year agreement. The deal will see TPMS supply building materials to Hyde operatives so they can repair and maintain the portfolio …

Ibstock Plc, a  manufacturer of building products, has issued a trading update for the year ending 31 December 2025 ahead of full year results to be announced on Thursday 5 March 2026. The Group reported revenue was up 2% in FY25, despite challenging market conditions. Total brick market volume  for …

Manufacturer Marshalls had provided their trading update for the year ended 31 December 2025. Landscaping Products’ revenue was £266 million which is a reduction of one per cent compared to 2024. Building Products’ revenue was £172 million, and Roofing Products’ revenue was £194 million , which is an increase of …

Heating manufacturer Grant UK has donated £10,000 to Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance as part of its longstanding support for the charity. Grant UK has supported Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance since 2019, helping to provide specialist critical care by land and air to patients in extreme and life-threatening situations. The company was able …

  Manufacturer Marshalls has announces the appointment of Simon Bourne as CEO with immediate effect. Bourne has been with the Group for more than 10 years in a variety of senior operational and commercial roles, and has been a full member of the Board since 2022. Bourne said: “I am …

TradeKart, the delivery app-based marketplace for tradespeople has announced its partnership with Plumb Centre. Through this collaboration, Plumb Centre is available now on the TradeKart app, meaning plumbing and heating engineers will be able to access delivery of Plumb Centre’s core range and own brand products on the TradeKart marketplace …

The Cheltenham branch of Dougfield Plumbers Supplies has announced a rebrand, now operating under the name Grant & Stone. The rebrand brings the Cheltenham branch into the wider Grant & Stone family, offering customers access to an even broader range of products and services, while retaining the trusted local team …

Klipboard, a provider of business software solutions, has announced the appointment of Chris Tocher as chief customer support officer, Tocher, joined Klipboard in September 2025 in preparation for former chief Chris Owen’s retirement. Since joining, he has led Klipboard’s Technical Support, Cloud Hosting, Managed Services, Professional Services and Client Success …